StorageWorks Wide Expansion Storage Pedestal
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Order Number: EK–SMCPC–UG. A01
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Pedestal Features
The StorageWorks Wide Expansion Storage Pedestal offers the following features:
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Low-cost Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) device storage subsystems
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StorageWorks Building Blocks (SBBs) that snap-in
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The ability to mix 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch devices
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The freedom to design a system to match your storage requirements
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A redundant power option
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Redundant cooling
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Visual status indicators
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The ability to hot swap SBBs without powering down the pedestal
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Configurable as one or two independent SCSI buses
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Two-bus configuration permits operation of SCSI buses from two controllers or even
two host systems
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Front and rear bezels that can be locked in place
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Active SCSI bus termination provided
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Personality module facilitates SCSI bus connection and termination, and monitors
temperature and blower status
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150 W power supply
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Pedestal Component Description
The components of the pedestal include the following:
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StorageWorks Building Blocks
- Disk, tape, CD – ROM, and optical devices
- Industry standard 3.5 and 5.25-inch form factor devices
- Power supplies and Battery Backup Units
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Fan assemblies (blowers)
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Personality module
Figure 1–2 identifies the components of the StorageWorks Wide Expansion Storage
Pedestal configured with a 5.25 and two 3.5-inch disk drives.
1.3.1 StorageWorks Building Blocks (SBBs)
All storage devices and power units are mounted inside modular carriers that plug into
slots in the pedestal. Each SBB can be removed and replaced without powering down the
pedestal. In addition, each SBB has visual status indicator LEDs which are used to
determine whether devices are functioning properly.
The 3.5-inch SBB enclosure has guides that mate with grooves in the pedestal slot and
ensure that the connector at the rear of the enclosure properly mates with the pedestal
connector. When the SBB is fully inserted into the pedestal, the side mounted tabs
expand and engage the pedestal to securely mount the SBB. To remove the SBB, you
